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Home-made hot dogs
We had home-made bread rolls for our hot dogs but if that’s not on your agenda, ...

Smoked chicken, avocado, bacon and walnut salad
If you’re anything like me, sometimes you don’t even start to think about ...

Quiche, three ways
Jo Elwin makes quiche just the way her mum does … which is always the best way

Kumara and lamb cakes
The key for dinner is to have food at the ready that can be cooked in minutes

Chicken naan sandwich
Use Laurie Black's larger-brined chicken to fill this sandwich or leftover cooked ...

Summer quiche
There is something so summery about a quiche: perfect to take for a picnic or to whip ...

Smoked fish red onion salad
If fresh fish is hard to find my thoughts turn to smoked and I’ve become a fan ...

Mussel fritters
There are many ways to make mussel fritters but the one I like best uses this simple ...

Broccoli, walnut and cottage cheese pies
Whether it’s a weekday lunch at home or something to pack and take to the office ...

Vietnamese beef salad sandwich
Sometimes you do just want a sandwich but you want it to taste good and be good for you

Bev's trail bars
The great thing about trail bars is you get to pack them with whatever you like, even ...

Coconut water with pineapple and mint
A refreshing solution to a long drive is a cool thirst- quencher

Chipolatas in bread rolls with tomato chilli jam and roasted balsamic onions
Although these rolls are best eaten on the same day, they are also good the day after ...